Hello everyone! Yes, it is the elusive Solitaire Parke! The Emerald Dragon is taking a tad longer than I had expected, so I thought I would drop you a note and let all the people that have supported this project know that we’re still working very very hard at completing it.  In the last week, I have finished inserting the two new characters created by the contest winners, Jacob and Joe.  The new personalities have enhanced the book beyond my wildest expectations!  The new characters, Hellop and Sergei, managed to insert themselves within the story in a seamless fashion, which pleased me very much.  Both of them have taken up life in Mt. Drago and get along with Tanis and Queen Mother as well.  Even Demi got in on the act and has reminded me several times to make sure that these two gentlemen receive Holders of Things.  Now that we’re down to the last chapter, the enthusiasm in my house has reached epic proportions and I am working feverishly to get to the last line.  After that, as everyone knows, there are several waves of editing and potential rewrites.  When it gets to this last phase I will try to keep you apprised of an ETA as well as up and coming contests and free giveaways.  Once again, a huge thank you goes out to all that have supported this project.  Keep checking back because there are a lot of fun things coming!!!